Established in 1919, the Richmond Day Nursery moved to its present location, 300 North 10th Street, in 1928.
As the third-oldest child care center in Indiana, and one of the 100 oldest institutions in the United States and Canada, the Richmond Day Nursery (RDN) represents a longstanding tradition of service to the families of the community.
Governed by a volunteer board of directors, RDN is a not-for-profit corporation of the State of Indiana. As a state licensed child care center the facility is subject to inspections by the state of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, the State Board of Health, and the Indiana Fire Marshall.
RDN’s goal is to provide children with a secure, loving, and enriching home away from home. RDN strives to provide quality care in the areas of health, nutrition, recreation, and education through hands-on learning experiences.
Details:
- Established in 1919
- Located in Historic Starr District
- Over 85 Years of Quality Child Care
- State licensed facility for children ages 2-12 years
- Open Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, 52 weeks a year
- Open enrollment
- Clean, safe secure environment
- Parental visitation welcomed
- Structured learning for all ages with age-appropriate curriculum
- A quality Pre-K program preps kids for Kindergarten
- Staff is trained in education, CPR, and first aid
- Hot meals and nutritious snacks
- Large, well-equipped playground
- Quality summer program for children 6-12 years
- Physical examinations and immunizations required
Location: 300 North 10th Street
Director: Carolyn Bryant
Phone: 765-966-1238
Tips for Selecting the Right Child Care Facility
- If you are a parent trying to find the right child care center for your child, some careful pre-planning will help.
- Is the center willing to allow you to visit and observe your child at any time?
- Is the center licensed?
- Who will watch over your children?
- Is there space at the center for the child who needs rest and quiet?
- Is the child assisted in making home-to-center transition at the start of the day and center-to-home transition at the end of the day?
- What is the center like physically?
- Ist the center clean?
- Are there a variety of activities for the children?
- Does the center provide adequate health services?
- Will your child’s nutrition needs be satisfied?
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